6 High Cholesterol Foods That Are Actually Good For You

Generally, high-cholesterol foods are considered unhealthy, contributing to unwanted fat and many other health problems. However, some foods that are dense in fat are still healthy if consumed in moderation and are needed by our hormones to function properly and to absorb minerals and vitamins. Doctors recommend no less than 15% fat as part of your diet. Check out the following high calorie and high cholesterol foods that not only provide your body with essential healthy benefits but ironically also help you shed weight:

Eggs

Eggs are blamed for containing high amounts of dietary cholesterol, but experts now know that saturated fats and trans fats are the real culprits that increase blood cholesterol and dietary cholesterol. Eggs contain folate, phosphorous, zinc, iron, vitamins B12, 6, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E & K. 90% of the yolk contains fat burning essential fatty acids, like leucine. If you are serious about burning belly fat, the egg is one of the foods to help you, but you must make sure they are organic free range whole eggs.

GRASS-FED BEEF

Grass-fed beef contains lower levels of omega-6 fats and higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids which are needed by your body. They also have a higher quantity of minerals, vitamins and conjugated linoleic acid which is a form of healthy fat that is identified to help fat burning and muscle building. In addition, this kind of beef is obtained from more healthily raised cattle that are grass-fed rather than grain fed.

AVOCADOS

Creamy, smooth and nutritious; avocados have it all. They are full of vitamin K and C, fiber, potassium and plenty of other nutrients. A half of an avocado gives you 15 gm of the good monounsaturated fat, and despite being technically termed as a fruit, they have almost no sugar (0.2 gm per one-half). Keep in mind a whole avocado ranges between 300 and 500
calories.

PEANUT BUTTER

Rich in protein and essential fatty acids, peanut butter is said to be fattening. This is not necessarily true, but then you do not have to eat a lot of it to feel full. 1-2 tablespoons a day is enough. Peanut butter is a rich source of folic acid which helps in the development of healthy new cells. Go for organic peanut butter to avoid ingesting belly fat causing hydrogenated oils.

POTATOES

High GI foods like potatoes tend to spike up your blood sugar real fast and can be a problem if you are diabetic. However, potatoes can quicken weight loss, but you must not eat them with hydrogenated oils and other fattening ingredients. Eating with vegetable and olive oil ensures you do not absorb all of its carbohydrates.

DARK CHOCOLATE

It is said that dark chocolate contains high fat and sugar content and is, therefore, bad for you. The truth is that dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants that have a thinning effect on the blood which proves good for heart health. Dark chocolate contains essential fats which help control fat if eaten in limited quantities.

Most of the abovementioned foods not only tend to our nutritional needs but also help burn fat. The key is to eating wide a variety of these foods to make our meals more enjoyable while reducing the temptation to reach out for problem foods.

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Brandi M. has been a professional blogger and content writer for the better part of a decade. She is passionate about food and likes writing about her culinary experiences as well as providing tips and information to share her love for food.